Charlotte at New Orleans

Charlotte has picked up the defensive intensity, off an impressive 107-84 rout of Atlanta as a dog. Charlotte held the Hawks, who had averaged 123 points in their previous two games, to 37 percent from the floor. Charlotte also held the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets under 100 points in the last two of a four-game road trip, but put it all together with the offense on Wednesday. Guard Kemba Walker had 23 points on 9-of-13 against the Hawks and Center Cody Zeller had 19 points and 10 rebounds while holding opposing center Al Horford to two and two. They face a New Orleans team that has a losing home record and playing no defense at #27 in the NBA in points allowed, #20 in field goal shooting defense and #26 at defending the three-point land. The Pelicans are 3-7 ATS at home vs. a team with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Pelicans guard Tyreke Evans left Wednesday’s game with a right knee injury and is day-to-day. New Orleans is 1-9 ATS when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game, so grab the visiting dog and take the points on Charlotte.